National Day of Mourning for Workers

With the recent Lapu-Lapu Day festival tragedy, there are many reasons to reflect today, which is the National Day of Mourning for Workers killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace-related hazards and occupational exposures.

In 2023, over 1,000 people died on the job and over 274,000 people were injured or suffered an illness due to their work.

At 11 am every April 28th, we observe a moment of silence. It is a time for us to remember those who have died and reflect on how we can create safer workplaces.

The Canadian Labour Congress advocated for the creation of this day, and parliament officially recognized this day starting in 1991.

Langley City will be having a moment of silence outside Timms Community Centre at the flag poles.

For more information on this day and what you can do, please visit the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety resource page on the National Day of Mourning.

The BC Labour Heritage Centre's map project shows the locations of plaques and other heritage markers for the National Day of Mourning and workers killed on the job in our province.